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CHRIS HOWARD

CHRIS HOWARD

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Skilled leader with a strong background in fast-paced environments and strategic management of daily operational needs. Proven track record of increasing distribution through exceptional customer communication, ensuring production and delivery schedules are met. Successfully reduced delays and maximized cost efficiency by implementing procedures that enable the team to operate safely and efficiently. Improved inventory accuracy and achieved team goals by devising and executing storage, stocking, and staging plans that align with the growing business and production forecast.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Rexel USA
04.2024 - Current
  • Provide instruction, analyses, suggestions, and ideas through daily meetings for improvement of our operations and flow within the team.
  • Monitored performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement and operational efficiency.
  • Maintains accurate records of all purchasing actions, in compliance with company and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
  • Led team meetings to communicate goals, address challenges, and foster collaboration among staff.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.

Warehouse/Lead Production Technician

Fuji Film
05.2020 - 04.2024
  • Assists Production Manager in leading, managing, developing, and training colleagues with highly motivated, and innovative teams within the warehouse.
  • Acted as liaison between company departments and warehouse teams.
  • Ensure team performs at a high level of customer care, process discipline, fast-paced efficiency, and accuracy in assigned functions through daily communication and interaction with team.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
  • Fostered a collaborative work environment by promoting open communication and teamwork among staff members.
  • Monitored inventory levels, conducting regular audits to maintain accuracy and prevent stock discrepancies.
  • Maintained open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to collaboration and problem solving.

Forklift/Lead Production Technician

Ball Corporation
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Identified results- oriented points and initiated strategies to capitalize on improvement opportunities for increased output, better efficiency, or reduced waste.
  • Compiled and input controls data and configured settings to set up automated systems.
  • Checked production logs and specification sheets to compare output with specifications and identify production issues.
  • Load/Unload Trailers with shipping and receiving personnel to coordinate product shipments.
  • Worked at component level to understand production and troubleshoot various problems.
  • Loaded equipment with raw materials and monitored operations.
  • Controlled quality of finished products with regular inspections and corrective action for deficiencies affecting manufacturing.
  • Communicates and facilitates plans in regard to material flow, planning, assigning, and directing work.

Warehouse Coordinator

Cardinal Health Inc.
08.2015 - 01.2018


  • Verify RF cycle counts by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
  • Read work orders generated by RF or WMS reports to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
  • Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.
  • Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
  • Scheduled shifts and shift changes to accommodate workload and customer needs.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.

Warehouse/LGV Supervisor

SVC Manufacturing/ PepsiCo
02.2001 - 12.2014
  • Successfully achieved consistent daily productivity quotas and met deadlines with good communication with team and prioritizing goals.
  • Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
  • Monitored key performance indicators, adjusting strategies to meet organizational goals effectively.
  • Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
  • Managed inventory control processes, reducing discrepancies and optimizing stock levels.
  • Created a culture of continuous improvement, inspiring employees to take action and solve problems.

Receiving/Material Handler Team Lead

CVS Distribution Center
10.1992 - 02.2001
  • Ensure all company needs to any compliance within shipments of merchandise as required by the customers quality guidelines.
  • Oversaw daily operations of material handling team, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational efficiency.
  • Conducted regular audits of inventory accuracy, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions promptly.
  • Trained and mentored new team members on equipment usage and best practices for material handling.
  • Coordinate with corporate to facilitate delivery and labor needed for special merchandising projects, and store openings and closings.
  • Oversaw quality control measures during all stages of material handling, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Developed training programs focused on safety compliance and operational excellence for all team members.
  • Strengthened cross-functional collaboration by working closely with other departments to fulfill orders accurately and efficiently.

Education

High School Diploma - Architectural Drafting

Warren Central High School
Indianapolis, IN
05.1985

Skills

  • Customer care
  • Workplace safety
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Inventory and stocking
  • Operations management
  • Coaching and motivation
  • Order picking and processing
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Load planning
  • Team building and leadership

Quote

"Our only limitations are those we set up in our minds."
Napoleon Hill

Interests

Volunteering time to youth programs teaching art, sports business, and music

Timeline

Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Rexel USA
04.2024 - Current

Warehouse/Lead Production Technician

Fuji Film
05.2020 - 04.2024

Forklift/Lead Production Technician

Ball Corporation
01.2018 - 02.2020

Warehouse Coordinator

Cardinal Health Inc.
08.2015 - 01.2018

Warehouse/LGV Supervisor

SVC Manufacturing/ PepsiCo
02.2001 - 12.2014

Receiving/Material Handler Team Lead

CVS Distribution Center
10.1992 - 02.2001

High School Diploma - Architectural Drafting

Warren Central High School

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